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1. Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation PCI slots The PCI1 PCI2 and PCI3 slots are used to install expansion cards that have 32 bit PCI interface PCle slots PCIE1 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE3 PCle 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards P85 Pro3 2 5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup When the jumper cap is placed on the pins the jumper is Short If no jumper cap is placed on the pins the jumper is Open The illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose pinl and pin2 are Short when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins 4 u GWG Gy Short Open Clear CMOS Jumper 1 2 2_3 CLRCMOS mo CO see p 8 No 25 Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOSI for 5 seconds However please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS If you need to clear the CMOS when
2. 4 1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools cool sound effects and stunning visuals Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing lt F2 gt or lt Del gt right after you power on the computer otherwise the Power On Self Test POST will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 4 1 1 UEFl Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility P85 Pro3 4 1 2 Navigation Keys Use lt lt gt key or lt gt gt key to choose among the s
3. C amp Local Disk D em Removable Disk ese DVD Drive F AS MU EE gt mene ee a cone Step 2 Once installed run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility E ASRock Intel Smart Connect na intel Smart Connect Application List Smart Connect List 35 Step 3 Click the Add button Take Foxmail as an example add Foxmail to the Application list ee 1 7 e l IY Organize v Open New folder A YC Favorites WE Desktop F Downloads S Recent Places Name wm aa Ju Skin N Stationery d Template E BugReport Date modified 37 ZL ZULZ 3 UU FIV 3 21 2012 3 00 PM 3 21 2012 3 00 PM 3 21 2012 3 00 PM 1 10 2012 11 58 PM rile Tolger File folder File folder File folder Application ud Libraries n Foxmail S Documents 4 CP FoxmailLiveUpdate a sag E FoxmailUAC lagana E3 FoxmailUpdateHook 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application B Videos m3 uninst 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application vR Foxmail Date modified 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Date created 3 21 2012 2 54 PM F Application Size 720 KB 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List 7 ASRock Intel Smart Connec Iari
4. Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Super IO Configuration ACPI Con figuration USB Configuration and Trusted Computing an ASRock UEFI setup Utility h gR gt j E wE P ar 1 b i 7 ELA cr A a X gt y YL x Oy Si OC Tweaker Advanced Tool H H Monitor Boot Security G 3 Description CPU Configuration Sw CPU Configuration Parameters iguration Trusted Computing details via OR code Wed 057 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction P85 Pro3 4 4 1 CPU Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utiity rey y7 g C A A Ss j B d X f gt Vi N n Main oc Tweaker Advanced oo not Security ced CPU Configuration N a T Description Select the numbe enable in each proc All Auto Auto Auto Auto eae Disabled CPU Thermal Throttling Enabled Get details via UR code No Execute Memory Protection Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving It is recommended to keep C3 C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving Enhanced Halt State C1E Enable Enhanced Halt
5. Configure between module write to write delay from different DIMMs tRDWR Configure between module read to write delay tRDWRDR Configure between module read to write delay from different ranks tRDWRDD Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs RTL CHA Configure round trip latency for channel A RTL CHB Configure round trip latency for channel B IO L CHA Configure IO latency for channel A IO L CHB Configure IO latency for channel B 49 50 ODT WR CHA Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel A ODT WR CHB Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel B ODT NOM CHA Use this to change ODT CHA Auto Manual settings The default is Auto ODT NOM CHB Use this to change ODT CHB Auto Manual settings The default is Auto Command Tri State Enable for DRAM power saving MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction CPU Voltage Mode Auto For optimized settings Adaptive Add voltage to the CPU when the system is under heavy load Override The voltage is fixed CPU Override Voltage Configure the voltage added to the CPU when the system is under heav
6. J vert T c S i E Adm strators are able to gt Easy Drive Staller E Z few op via OMG You may UEFI Update Utilitu artine anu Instant Flash DN Secure Backup UEFI x Internet Flash DHCP Auto IP Europe es modify the sustem ti required Network Configuration Dehumidifier Function Disabled user defaults Get details via OR code ile 2 User Default 2 P Default Wed O5 OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are reguired UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service Easy Driver Installer For users that don t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other reguired drivers automatically Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you
7. SI T Ga Fu slslslsls 1 i i UT mi u TUD Reser innau PANELI SPEAKER 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 SATA2_4 a USB3 2 3 RBE ATXPWR1 64Mb BIOS I SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA2_5 10 11 P85 Pro3 No Description 1 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 2 Power Fan Connector PWR_FAN1 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN AeA Oo ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 5 2x240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 6 ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 7 USB 3 0 Header USB3_2_ 3 8 SATA3 Connector SATA3_2 9 SATA3 Connector SATA3_0 10 SATA3 Connector SATA3_1 11 SATA3 Connector SATA3_3 12 SATA2 Connector SATA2_5 13 SATA2 Connector SATA2_4 14 Power LED Header PLED1 15 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 16 System Panel Header PANEL 17 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 18 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN 1 19 USB 2 0 Header USB6_7 20 USB 2 0 Header USB4_5 21 TPM Header TPMS1 22 Infrared Module Header IR1 23 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIOI 24 SPDIF Out Connector SPDIF OUT 25 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 10 1 5 I O Panel No Description No Description PS 2 Mouse Port 7 _ USB 2 0 Ports USB_23 2 Parallel Port 8 USB 3 0 Ports USB3_01 3 LAN RJ 45 Port 9 USB 2 0 Ports USB_01 4 Line In Light Blue 10 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 5 Front Speaker Lime 11
8. SS Select a primary VGA VT d PCIE2 Link Speed Onboard HD Audio nuto Auto Onboard LAN Enabled Disabled e on AC Power Loss E Power Off Auto Get details via OR code Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA VT d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability and providing additional levels of manageability security isolation and I O performance PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2 Onboard HD Audio Enable disable onboard HD audio Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed Front Panel Enable disable front panel HD audio Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller 55 56 Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down Restore on AC Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure If Power Off is selected the power will remain off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the system will start to boot up when the power recovers Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED the Power HDD LAN LEDs will be switched off when the system is on It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode P85 Pro3 4 4 3 Storage Configuration ASRock U
9. Tastic Tuning OC Tweaker and a whole lot more 3 2 1 Installing A Tuning When you install the all in one driver to your system from ASRock s support CD A Tuning will be auto installed as well After the installation you will find the icon A Tuning on your desktop Double click the A Tuning l icon A Tuning gt Tae main menu will pop up 3 2 2 Using A Tuning There are five sections in AXTU main menu Operation Mode Tools OC Tweaker System Info and Tech Service Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer Ht Operation Mode Performance mode Standard mode Power Saving mode Operation Mode 25 26 Tools Various tools and utilities Tools Tools 4b Acceleration P LifeStyle Others xFast RAM Good Night LED Fant Astic Tuing Dehumidifier XFast RAM Boost the system s performance and extend the HDD s or SDD s lifespan Create a hidden partition then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet Good Night LED Switch off the Power HDD LAN LEDs when the system is on and automati
10. function the PC will enter the UEFI directly after you restart La H ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically S ASRock FAN Tastic Tuning L ASRock FAN Tastic Tuning is included in A Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met Cc FF ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS the Power HDD LAN LEDs will be switched off when the system is powered on Good Night LED will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode as well 1 4 Motherboard Layout A 2 go oN S a Esa ea RRR S CPU_FAN1 OOL ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2 64 bit 240 pin module z 2 K o E E 2 U o N a lt r co e DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 CLRCMOS1 jann CMOS ca L Battery 24 ASRock P85 Pro3 PCIE2 vo X vest USB RoHS gt Gee gt RAM B85 Front USB 3 0 HD_AUDIO1 iki USB4_5 USB6_7 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PWRBTN Wren Brem RR RT
11. to 0 minutes Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state Status Intel Rapid Start Technology Hide Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Critical Battery H On Timer On 10 Minutes Using Rapid Start 1 _ You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Default Program Switch ma Hel d oe EU h I Lock Restart zod lt 2 _ Windows system will enter sleep state 3 According to your settings in Rapid Start Technology Manager the system will automatically wake up and enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep 32 P85 Pro3 state for a period of time The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off it will not cause data loss of the programs or files you were executing before entering sleep state When you wish to continue to use the computer just hit the power button the system will rapidly return to Windows the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately 33 34 3 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up to date 3 4 1 System Requ
12. 85 Pro3 4 4 7 ACPI Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility J s C a Y y gt Main oc er oo H W Monitor Boot Security xit dvancedMACPI Cont n S NHS B E 7 x Description Suspend to RAM Auto Ee Yr me lt Check Ready Bit E a nablec S Dreck peerk i 4 Epabied disable for ACPI suspend ACPI HPET Table Enabled d to x Jn auto for ACPI 3 power S e Keyboard Power On Disabled Disabled Disabled mote Power On Disabled Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1 It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready this is recommended for better system stability ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests PS 2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS 2 Keyboard PCI Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCI device and enable wake on LAN Ring In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring In signals 61 62 RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system USB Keyboard Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse 4 4 8 USB Configuration
13. ASROCK eS sp PRO 9 User Manual Version 1 0 Published May 2013 Copyright 2013 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation With respect to the contents of this documentation ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the
14. COM Port 6 Microphone Pink 12 PS 2 Keyboard Port There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link Data Activity 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any components place them on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that comes with the components When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis please do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherbo
15. EFI setup Utility ud R j A 1 L v a Gak er Advanced 00 HZH Monitor Boot Security L Advanced Storage Configuration S Seige of Description SATA Controller s Enabled Seer Enable disable the SATA controllers Disabled Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Get details via OR code Wed 05 08 2013 SATA Controller s Enable disable the SATA controllers SATA Mode Selection IDE For better compatibility AHCI Supports new features that improve performance AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface supports NCO and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advan tages SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power It is only supported by AHCI mode Hard Disk S M A R T S M A R T stands for Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability 57 58 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology ASRock UEFI setup Utility J a gt Advanced oo Boot Security Exit tart Technology S E G Description Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled apid Start Technology is Get details via OR code Wed 057 Intel Rapid Start Technology
16. I SETUP UTILITY 4 1 4 1 1 Introduction UEFI Menu Bar 11 12 15 19 20 24 24 25 29 34 39 42 42 42 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 4 4 8 4 4 9 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen 43 44 45 52 53 55 57 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 68 69 72 73 P85 Pro3 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock P85 Pro3 motherboard a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock s consistently stringent quality control It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock s commitment to quality and endurance In this manual Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step by step installation guides Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the Q content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice In case any modifi
17. Intel Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5 6 seconds P85 Pro3 4 4 5 Intel Smart Connect Technology ASRock UEFI Setup Utility ee oe y 5 N Y T a d Vl v Main oc cer Advanced 00 Boot Security Exit Advanced iIntel Rr Connect Techho logy Se y x Description Intel R Smart Connect Technology Enabled eae cemputer is in sleep mode d Get details via OR code Wed 05 08 2013 18 09 27 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks such as Twitter Facebook etc while the computer is in sleep mode 59 4 4 6 Super IO Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility y N er 2 7 Jf a 77 l R ce yr X Z gt N Uee c S Advanced 00 HAW Monitor ont Security eee Description Serial Port Enabled Zar Serial Port Address Enable or disable the Serial port Infrared Port Parallel Port Enabled Auto ECP and EPP 1 9 Mode e K Get details via OR code Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port Infrared Port Enable or disable the Infrared port Parallel Port Enable or disable the Parallel port Change Settings Select the address of the Parallel port Device Mode Select the device mode according to your connected device P
18. MSRock UEFI setup Utiity 4 Pr D p C s TE lt i FN E d Va Main OC Tweaker Advanced Tool HZH Monitor Advanced USB Configuration Enabled Smart Auto Enabled Enabled USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 2 0 ports USB 3 0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3 0 ports Legacy USB Support P85 Pro3 s a gt Security Description Enable or disable all the USB parts Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2 0 devices If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems only Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3 0 devices 63 4 4 9 Trusted Computing ASRock UEFI setup Utility epr Laa WZ lt F d Yd Main OC Tweaker Advanced Advanced Trusted Comput ing s Conf ation Security Device Support s Information ty Device Found Security Device Support Y R s 7 x C l v H 7N Monitor Boot Security Exit Description Disable Get details via OR code Wed 02 Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module TPM security for your hard disk drives 64 a P85 Pro3 4 5 Tools MSRock UEFI setup Utiity res S7 i 2 T y gt S TK v y X gt d Yd in NY Main OC Tweaker A r Security TEA y s Description X OMG Online Management Guard eee oe
19. Please setup network configuration before using Internet 65 Flash For BIOS backup and recovery purpose it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash ASRock UEFI setup Utility 4 E e e 7 j ud lt r 4 I T J Va Oy NE Main OC Tweaker Advancec Tool HAW Monitor 00T Security Exit ToolNNetuork Configuration s g TT E Description 2 2 Internet Setting DHCP Auto IP UEFI Download Server Europe E 4 L Y 7 E Setup internet connection mode Get details via OR code Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4 S5 state 66 a ORE ao 2 La T Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4 S5 State Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled The higher the value the faster the fan speed Max 255 Min 1 Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your setti
20. SSRX IntA_PB_SSRX GND IntA_PB_SSTX IntA_PB_SSTX GND IntA_PB_D IntA_PB_D Dummy on the I O panel there are two headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports Besides two USB 3 0 ports on the I O panel there is one header on this motherboard Each USB 3 0 header can support two ports Front Panel Audio Header 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 see p 8 No 23 This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel 21 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must Q support HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system 2 If you use an AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below A Connect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for the AC 97 audio panel E To activate the front mic go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust Recording Volume Chassis Speaker Header DUMMY SPEAKER Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKER1 1 speaker to this header 5V DUMMY see p 8 No 15 SPDIF Out Connector Please connect the 2 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 Pa n SPDIF_OUT connector of see p 8 No 24 a HDMI VGA card
21. State C1E for lower power consumption CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption 53 54 Package C State Support Enable CPU PCle Memory Graphics C State Support for power saving CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat ing No Execute Memory Protection Processors with No Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor Enable for better performance Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line Enable for better performance P85 Pro3 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup Utility a yn gR gt AER L es l pes 3 g L Y Be jj a G j gt Main OC Tweaker Advanced Tool HZH Monitor oot Security Chipset Configuration T Ma Supported rie aga Mab Primary Graphics Adapter x
22. ard 12 2 1 Installing the CPU 1 Before you insert the 1150 Pin CPU into the socket please check if the PnP cap is on Y the socket if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged 2 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU P85 Pro3 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service 14 P85 Pro3 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides two 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology 1 For dual channel configuration you always need to install identical the same WN brand speed size and chip type DDR3 DIMM pairs 2 Tt is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory module installed 3 It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation T The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to P85 Pro3 18 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard
23. at your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode 3 3 1 System Requirements Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below YN There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win FR simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Cancel Browse 2 _ Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK 29 30 A Name Type Data T ma ab Default REG SZ value not set K MegaSR ab DriverPackageld REG_SZ mshdc inf_amd64_neutral_a69a5824286f0b22 4 ErrorControl REG DWORD 0x00000003 3 ab Group REG_SZ SCSI Miniport R p H ab ImagePath REG_EXPAND_SZ system32 drivers msahci sys b B mouhid no REG_DWORD REG_DWORD REG_DWORD iere Start Edit DWORD 32 bit Value p B mountmgr Value data 0 p Ju mrxsmb20
24. cally switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode FAN Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met P85 Pro3 Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on and the duration of the dehumidifying process HDMI IN Connect two different devices to one monitor and toggle between the primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time Please set a hotkey for switching between the two devices OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system OC Tweaker CaptionLabel CLOCK BCLK PCIE Frequency 100 00 MHz CPU Ratio x310 GT Frequency 1200 MHz VOLTAGE CPU Voltage Offset 0V 7 CPU Voltage Offset 0V CPU Cache Voltage Offset 0V GT Offset Voltage 0V SA Offset Voltage 0V 1 0 Analog Offset 0V System Info View information about the system 27 28 i Tech Service Tech Service Cantact Tech Service Tech Service Contact Tech Service P85 Pro3 3 3 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep saving time and power consumption Feel secure to know th
25. cations of this documentation occur the updated version will be available on ASRock s website without further notice If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock s website as well ASRock website http www asrock com 1 1 Package Contents e ASRock P85 Pro3 Motherboard ATX Form Factor e ASRock P85 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide e ASRock P85 Pro3 Support CD e 2x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional e 1 xI O Panel Shield 1 2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio a LAN ATX Form Factor All Solid Capacitor design Supports 4 Generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Xeon Pentium Celeron in LGA1150 Package Digi Power Design 4 Power Phase Design Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology Intel B85 Supports Intel Small Business Advantage 2 0 Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots Supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 non ECC un buffered memory Max capacity of system memory 16GB see CAUTION Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 1 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots 5 1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec TI NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier supports up to 600 Ohms headsets PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Realt
26. ek RTL8111G Supports Wake On LAN Supports LAN Cable Detection Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE Rear Panel IO Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD P85 Pro3 1 x PS 2 Mouse Port 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Port 1 x Serial Port COM1 1 x Parallel Port ECP EPP support 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 4 x USB 2 0 Ports 2 x USB 3 0 Ports 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED HD Audio Jack Line in Front Speaker Microphone 4 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors support NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug 2 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s connectors support NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug 1 x IR header 1 x Power LED header 1 x TPM header 2 x CPU Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 1 x Power Fan connector 3 pin 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x SPDIF Out connector 2 x USB 2 0 headers support 4 USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB 3 0 header supports 2 USB 3 0 ports 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU DRAM PCH 1 05V Voltage Multi adjustment Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version Cyber Link MediaEspresso 6 5 Trial Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Start8 Hardware Monitor os Certifica tions CPU Chassis Power Temperature Sensing CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Ouiet Fan Allo
27. elections on the menu bar and use lt gt keyor lt y gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press lt Enter gt to get into the sub screen You can also use the mouse to click your required item Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key Navigation Key s Description To change option for the selected items lt Tab gt Switch to next function lt PGUP gt Go to the previous page lt PGDN gt Go to the next page lt HOME gt Go to the top of the screen lt END gt Go to the bottom of the screen lt F1 gt To display the General Help Screen lt F4 gt Toggle sound on off lt F7 gt Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY lt F9 gt Load optimal default values for all the settings lt F10 gt Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY lt F12 gt Print screen lt ESC gt Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 43 44 4 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview ASRock UEFI setup Utility ity gt Description i e TM i5 46708 CPU 3 10GHz Pa De ive page when utility Channel Memory Mode 96MB DDR3 1600 s Active Page on Entry x UEFI Guide Get details via OR code Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock s UEFI setup Utility You may abort the tutorial by p
28. enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity 23 24 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard s features Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can work properly Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it fix provided by Microsoft KB2720599 http support microsoft com kb 2720599 en us To improve Windows 7 compatibility please download and install the following hot P85 Pro3 3 2 A Tuning A Tuning is ASRock s multi purpose software suite with a new interface more new features and improved utilities including XFast RAM Dehumidifier Good Night LED FAN
29. hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly Power LED Header i Please connect the chassis 3 pin PLED1 Py veal power LED to this header PLED MM see p 8 No 14 to indicate the system s power status P85 Pro3 Serial ATA2 Connectors FA These two SATA2 SATA2_4 lt lt connectors support SATA see p 8 No 13 o lu a data cables for internal SATA2_5 storage devices with up to see p 8 No 12 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate Serial ATA3 Connectors O FN IE These four SATA3 SATA3_0 A 2 connectors support SATA see p 8 No 9 lt LI LL lt data cables for internal SATA3_1 A mR o storage devices with up to see p 8 No 10 A A 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate SATA3_2 lt IU i lt see p 8 No 8 SATA3_ 3 see p 8 No 11 USB 2 0 Headers jee ee Besides four USB 2 0 ports 9 pin USB4_5 see p 8 No 20 9 pin USB6_7 see p 8 No 19 USB 3 0 Header 19 pin USB3_2_3 see p 8 No 7 P Vbus IntA_PA_SSRX IntA_PA_SSRX GND IntA_PA_SSTX IntA_PA_SSTX GND IntA_PA_D IntA_PA_D Vbus IntA_PB_
30. hich data streams you are currently transferring U ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in A Tuning It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows 32 bit operating systems ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites making web surfing faster than ever And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan oF ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk Only USB 2 0 ports support this feature M ASRock OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required e ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you without entering Windows OS Please setup network config
31. hose that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only 71 4 8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor user password for the system You may also clear the user password ASRock UEFI setup Utility S ay C N Be t 1 6 gt d bZ Main OC Tweaker Tool HZH Monitor Boot Security a Description Disabled Secure Boot J Disabled Get details via OR code Wed 057 Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password User Password Set or change the password for the user account Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot P85 Pro3 4 9 Exit Screen ASRock UEFI Setup Utility E N C y y A 4 ft v Vl a N SS Main OC Tweaker Advanced 00 N joot Security Exit Description gt gt TE Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the ct TEU Load UEFI Defaults y can be used for this eo Ee operation y Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device a i Get details via OR code Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup wi
32. irements Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below YN There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win FR simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open 2 Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK P85 Pro3 3 4 2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Smart Connect Gi Open T ASRock Utility SmartConnect v Search SmartConnect D Organize v New folder BE v S Recent places Name N Date modified Type Size r Fi AsrSmartConnect 2 15 2012 6 20PM Application 1 a Libraries R FE unins000 3 25 2013 3 36 PM Application 1 Documents a Music Pictures E Videos i Computer ae Local Disk
33. ivate command to the same rank RAS to RAS Delay tRRD The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank Write to Read Delay tWTR The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank Read to Precharge tRTP The number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre charge command to the same rank Four Activate Window tFAW The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank CAS Write Latency tCWL Configure CAS Write Latency tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self Refresh mode tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay tRDRDDR Configure between module read to read delay from different ranks tRDRDDD P85 Pro3 Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto Manual settings The default is Auto tWRRD Configure between module write to read delay tWRRDDR Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto Manual settings The default is Auto Configure between module write to read delay from different DIMMs tWRWR Configure between module write to write delay tWRWRDR Configure between module write to write delay from different ranks tWRWRDD
34. like even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product FC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Website http www asrock com Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout I O Panel Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules DIMM Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 Installing Drivers A Tuning Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Start8 Chapter 4 UEF
35. ll pop out Select OK to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will pop out Select OK to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all options The F9 key can be used for this operation Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Copy shellx64 efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell 73 74 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock you re welcome to visit ASRock s website at http www asrock com or you may contact your dealer for further information For technical questions please submit a support request form at http www asrock com support tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jhongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei City 112 Taiwan R O C ASRock EUROPE B V Bijsterhuizen 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone 31 24 345 44 33 Fax 31 24 345 44 38 ASRock America Inc 13848 Magnolia Ave Chino CA91710 U S A Phone 1 909 590 8308 Fax 1 909 590 1026
36. n X intel Smart Connect Application List Smart Connect List Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect 36 P85 Pro3 Step 6 Double click the Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray Step 7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates but may cause more power consumption Intel Smart Connect Technology Settings a Basic Advanced info E Enable Always Updated LL ra a r rd ee Reset All to Defaults Enable Remote Wake Will update approximately every 15 minutes when your computer is asleep More Less Frequent am Frequent Updates Updates User Note Enabling this service provides for periodic application data updates from the internet while your system is suspended sleeping this can cause an impact to battery life Please make sure you turn off your wireless device during air travel to conform to FAA regulations Also Note Before placing your system in standby sleep make sure that internet applications which you would like updated like Windows Live Mail Outlook and Seesmic are running Using Smart Connect 1 Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive updates while the system is in sleep state running Foxmail for instance keep Foxmail running 2 _ Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shu
37. ndows key press Shift Windows key simulates a right windows key press Like our Facebook page and get 10 off your purchase of Start8 a Like Holding the Windows key for half a second simulates the right Windows key 40 P85 Pro3 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does Desktop Start8 Which taskbar should the start button appear on Y Show a start button on the main taskbar Style Show a start button on secondary taskbars if any Control How should the taskbar appear Disable taskbar translucency Desktop About Where should search look for files Search should include files outside the standard libraries How should the new Windows 8 features work Disable all Windows amp hot corners when at the Desktop Disable charms bar when at the Desktop Disable top left hot corner when at the Desktop Disable bottom left hot corner when the taskbar overlaps it Hide Modern UI applications from the Windows 7 style menu Like our Facebook page and get W Automatically go to the Desktop when sign in 10 off your purchase of Start g Like Advanced Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface About Displays information about Start8 41 42 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
38. ngs as user default Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults P85 Pro3 67 68 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature fan speed and voltage ASRock UEFI setup Utility a gt ce h __ ea wT Pe L j X gt 4 ym ff Main 0C Tweaker Advanced 00 H N Monitor Boot Security Description S CPU Temperature M B Temperature CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Chassis Fan 1 Setting Chassis Fan 2 Setting Standard Mode S Get details via OR code Over Temperature Protection Enabled Wed 05 08 2013 CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1 amp 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated P85 Pro3 4 7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for yo
39. nt BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing lt F6 gt or lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system mt ASRock APP Charger Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone iPad iPod Touch charge up to 40 faster than before on your computer ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode S1 Suspend to RAM S3 hibernation mode S4 or power off S5 ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices The performance may depend on the properties of the device Ei ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access which includes the benefits listed below LAN Application Prioritization You can configure your application s priority ideally and add new programs to the list Lower Latency in Game After setting online game s priority higher it can lower the latency in games Traffic Shaping You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously Real Time Analysis of Your Data With the status window you can easily recognize w
40. p L msahci p JJ msdsm gt J MSDTC gt MSDTC Bri gt Msfs oj mshidkmd t Computer HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci 3 Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer 4 _ Press F2 to enter BIOS then go to Advanced gt Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI Press F10 to save changes and exit 5 Enter Windows 8 7 Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically 3 3 2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system you must select one then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create The system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings If there are SSD s installed into your system it is recommended to create the partition on the SSD P85 Pro3 intel Rapid Start Disk 0 OOAADS 00S9B Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup click Yes to reboot Step 4 Double click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon ij in the Windows system tray 31 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Drag the slider to configure the time For example if the timer value is set to ten minutes the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes If the timer is set
41. play the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you ve enabled Full Screen Logo Disable for faster boot speed Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings CSM Compatibility Support Module ASRock UEFI Setup Utility Y S B i e f gt N s Tw a P Hain OC Tweaker Advanced oo Security RE Boot CSM Compatibility Support Module S S E Description CSM Launch ROM policy Launch Video OpROM policy as y AESA for faster Get details via OR code CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module Please do not disable unless you re running a WHCK test If you are using Windows 8 64 bit and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed 70 P85 Pro3 Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run t
42. quests the highest performance state 45 46 Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility s x x lt D P Main OC Tweaker Advanced Tool OC Tweaker DRAM Configuration J DRAM Tweaker CAS Latency tCL ctive Time tRAS Command Rate CR very Time tHR Time tRFC RAS to RAS Delay tRRD Write to R Read to P
43. r Four Activate Window tFAW CAS Write Latency tCHL tREFI tCKE Z La d a DRAM Tweaker lt N H W Monitor D gt D gt D gt ao o ao p i h BEE E j E E D Z Le Le ad e et y rt ot akolo o D ct o P85 Pro3 s Ur 3 4 ant aA 4 yy X Security Description 7 7 gt ne tune the DRAM awing marks in Get details via UR code Wed 05 08 2013 18 09 00 Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings CAS Latency tCL The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response RAS to CAS Delay tRCD The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it Row Precharge Time tRP The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row RAS Active Time tRAS The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command Command Rate CR The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued 47 48 Write Recovery Time tWR The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation before an active bank can be precharged Refresh Cycle Time tRFC The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Act
44. ressing esc P85 Pro3 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features ASRock UEFI setup Utility Sy Ydi Es 0 E A an lt a L X P 9 d A x Rg xL Main OC Tweaker H W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Description CPU Ratio Auto he CPU speed is determined by the d with the BCLK Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Enabled Long Duration Power Limit Long Duration Maintained Duration Power Limit Primary Plane Current Limit DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency DDR3 1600 1 6 DRAM Configuration FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Ea lad nd N Wed 05 08 2013 Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components Intel SoeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system re
45. t down and click on Sleep 3 Windows system will enter sleep state 37 38 The system will wake up from sleep state periodically and then start to update Foxmail The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage Afterwards the system will automatically return to sleep state again Upon waking up the system you will find the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail 3 5 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency 3 5 1 Installing Start8 Install Start8 which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Start8 3 5 2 Configuring Start8 Style Stars Which style of start menu would you prefer Style Configure Control ama cC Windows 7 Style Windows 8 style Desktop About Which theme do you want to use Windows 7 solid theme Windows 7 start menu solid theme v Like our Facebook page and get What should the Start button look like 10 off your purchase of Start8 a Like Flag Start8 Custom image Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon P85 Pro3 39 Configure Start8 What would yo
46. to this header with a cable Chassis and Power Fan Please connect fan cables Connectors dU to the fan connectors and 4 pin CHA_FAN1 ba FER match the black wire to EAN SPEED CONTROL see p 8 No 18 the ground pin 3 pin CHA_FAN2 GND 12V see p 8 No 17 FAN SPEED 12 3 pin PWR_FAN ais Sie see p 8 No 2 an 22 CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 see p 8 No 3 3 pin CPU_FAN2 see p 8 No 1 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL P85 Pro3 This motherboard pro vides a 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 ATX Power Connector 5 This motherboard pro 24 pin ATXPWR 1 vides a 24 pin ATX power see p 8 No 6 a connector To use a 20 pin a ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin O L 13 ATX 12V Power This motherboard pro Connector 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 8 No 4 vides an 8 pin ATX 12V power connector To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 Infrared Module Header 5 pin IR1 see p 8 No 22 This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module TPM Header 17 pin TPMS1 see p 8 No 21 te C2 a oz a Ud This connector supports Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps
47. u like to see on the menu W Use large icons Style w Show recently used applications Y Open submenus when I pause on them with the mouse pointer W Highlight newly installed applications Control Show user picture Allocate room for at least 10 large icons Configure Desktop Which shortcuts do you want on the right hand side About Administrative Tools Don t display this item A Computer Display as a link Connect To Don t display this item v Control Panel Display as a link v Default Programs Don t display this item 4 Advanced Like our Facebook page and get What should the power button do 10 off your purchase of Start8 g Like Shut down Configure provides configuration options including icon sizes which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display guick access to recently used apps the functionality of the power button and more Control Starts What should happen when you are on the Desktop Style Start button shows Start8 menu Windows key shows Start8 menu Control w Show the Windows 8 menu when Ctrl click the Start button w Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Desktop What should happen when you are in a Modern Ul app About Windows key fades to desktop and shows Start8 menu X Start menu hot corner should show Start8 menu Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Don t have a right windows key Ctrl Windows key simulates a right wi
48. u to configure the boot settings and the boot priority ASRock UEFI setup Utility E 7 L Main 00 H 4W Monitor Security Boot Option Priorities ches ates Nea Y z P 3 Fast Boot minimizes your computer s Fast Boot Disabled boot time In fast n not m Boot From Onboard LAN Disabled by Mindo i af bb Setup Prompt Timeout an exter k Bootup Num Lock f R On Boot Beep S Disabled Ful creen Logo Enabled UEP T utility in Windows AddOn ROM Display Enabled Boot Failure Guard Enabled Boot Failure Guard Count CSM Compatibility Support Module Get details via OR code Wed 05 08 2013 Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key Bootup Num Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up Please note that a buzzer is needed 69 Full Screen Logo Enable to dis
49. uration before using Internet Flash ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected Wir ES ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function When enabling Dehumidifier Function the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state ou ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other reguired drivers automatically P85 Pro3 ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools cool sound effects and stunning visuals Ihe unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more amusment ON ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock s exclusive Fast Boot technology it takes less than 1 5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot No more waiting The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC By enabling this
50. w Chassis Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature CPU Chassis Fan Multi Speed Control Voltage Monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CPU Vcore Microsoft Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit compliant FCC CE WHOL ErP EuP Ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrock com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking including adjust N ing the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking Due to limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation Y for system usage under Windows 32 bit operating systems Windows 64 bit operat ing systems do not have such limitations You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows cannot use P85 Pro3 1 3 Unique Features ASRock A Tuning A Tuning is ASRock s multi purpose software suite with a new interface more new features and improved utilities including XFast RAM Dehumidifier Good Night LED FAN Tastic Tuning OC Tweaker and a whole lot more E ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This conve nie
51. y load CPU Voltage Offset Configure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load P85 Pro3 CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Analog Voltage CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Digital Voltage CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities Voltage Configuration CPU Input Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU CPU Load Line Calibration CPU Load Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto PCH 1 05V Voltage Chipset 1 05V Voltage Use default settings for best performance 51 4 4 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage
52. you just finish updating the BIOS you must boot up the system first and then shut it down before you do the clear CMOS action Please be noted that the password date time and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed 19 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over AN these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard System Panel Header PLED DN 9 pin PANELI PWRBTN see p 8 No 16 switch reset switch and system status indicator on Eas the chassis to this header RESET according to the pin HDLED assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HDLED Hard Drive Activity LED Connect to the

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